You’ve Got to Work Hard…Even on July 3rd
The rewards of career success are priceless. I wake up every morning thankful for all I have.
My three amazing children Nicole, Howard, and Michael, my husband, Saeed, my grandchildren and additional family members, the beautiful Beverly Hills residence that Saeed and I call home, my five minute commute to my office on Beverly Boulevard, my two assistants, Victoria and Wilma--I could go on and on.
Oh yes, let me add one more. Right in front of my office I have some of the most famous shopping in the world. It’s Rodeo Drive where I had a terrible fall a few months ago. For more details see my October 31, 2007 blog entry titled, “Rodeo’s Rough Side.”
Now that I’ve painted the picture of a lifestyle beyond the wildest dreams of many, I’m going to tell you the plain, hard truth.
What it took to get there didn’t happen by chance. The life may appear magical, but no amount of pixie dust or wand waving would have brought Saeed and me to this place in our lives.
The bottom line? You’ve got to pay the piper, continue to push the envelope, and never, ever, get lazy, content, and complacent. Once you think you’ve made it and get you too comfortable, your competition will have passed you up.
Case in point? Yesterday was July 3rd—the day before Independence Day, and our office closed early at 4:00 p.m. The vast space was empty where nearly everyone had gone home to start the holiday early. I say nearly everyone because my workday continued. I had a 5:30 p.m. appointment with a major client to put an offer on a listing followed by another meeting afterwards. My work day ended at 8:30 p.m.
Across the country, many people started their 3-day weekends on Thursday by leaving the office early in order to have fun. They’ll make up any number of excuses: I’m tired, I deserve the time off, I have errands to run, I need a break! And ___ (you fill in the blank).
That’s the choice that these people made. Unfortunately, taking the fun road filled with immediate gratification means that they’re also taking the low road in terms of professional success.
All of us must decide what’s important to us. If your idea of career success is to make lots of money, then you’ve got to cut out the activities that will distract you from your goals. (And I’m not suggesting that you neglect your spouse and family.) Everything needs to be in moderation, which means that too much fun won't earn you a high income.
Many people wish they had the lives of successful people. They look at them and think, "They're so lucky!"
The following is my partial list:
My three amazing children Nicole, Howard, and Michael, my husband, Saeed, my grandchildren and additional family members, the beautiful Beverly Hills residence that Saeed and I call home, my five minute commute to my office on Beverly Boulevard, my two assistants, Victoria and Wilma--I could go on and on.
Oh yes, let me add one more. Right in front of my office I have some of the most famous shopping in the world. It’s Rodeo Drive where I had a terrible fall a few months ago. For more details see my October 31, 2007 blog entry titled, “Rodeo’s Rough Side.”
Now that I’ve painted the picture of a lifestyle beyond the wildest dreams of many, I’m going to tell you the plain, hard truth.
What it took to get there didn’t happen by chance. The life may appear magical, but no amount of pixie dust or wand waving would have brought Saeed and me to this place in our lives.
The bottom line? You’ve got to pay the piper, continue to push the envelope, and never, ever, get lazy, content, and complacent. Once you think you’ve made it and get you too comfortable, your competition will have passed you up.
Case in point? Yesterday was July 3rd—the day before Independence Day, and our office closed early at 4:00 p.m. The vast space was empty where nearly everyone had gone home to start the holiday early. I say nearly everyone because my workday continued. I had a 5:30 p.m. appointment with a major client to put an offer on a listing followed by another meeting afterwards. My work day ended at 8:30 p.m.
Across the country, many people started their 3-day weekends on Thursday by leaving the office early in order to have fun. They’ll make up any number of excuses: I’m tired, I deserve the time off, I have errands to run, I need a break! And ___ (you fill in the blank).
That’s the choice that these people made. Unfortunately, taking the fun road filled with immediate gratification means that they’re also taking the low road in terms of professional success.
All of us must decide what’s important to us. If your idea of career success is to make lots of money, then you’ve got to cut out the activities that will distract you from your goals. (And I’m not suggesting that you neglect your spouse and family.) Everything needs to be in moderation, which means that too much fun won't earn you a high income.
Many people wish they had the lives of successful people. They look at them and think, "They're so lucky!"
Let me tell you, luck only plays a small part, if any at all.
Success is possible for nearly everyone. What it takes is hard work and perseverance.
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posted by Myra Nourmand at
4:51 PM
2 Comments:
Nice article Myra and I agree to much fun will not earn you a high income.
Thanks Gary. You obviously recognize the value of hard work.
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